Hello Mr. Cornwell, I’ve read most of your books, and just yesterday finished reading Crackdown. It is the first of your sailing thrillers that I’ve read, and I quite enjoyed it! Though I could not help but notice that each American character in the book was loud, opinionated and downright rude. Of course, as a rule that is all true, but it leads to me ask one question of you. Has your opinion of us Yanks changed in the 15 odd years since you’ve written the book? Thanks for your time! James Moore. Madison, Wi.